Synonyms of right
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as in privilege 
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as in claim
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as in justice
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as in privileges
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as in claims
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as in true
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as in real
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as in correct
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as in deserved
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as in honorable
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as in linear
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as in normal
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as in appropriate
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as in just
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as in straight
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as in very
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as in immediately
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as in correctly
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as in to better
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as in redresses
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as in privilege
something to which one has a just claim
everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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as in claim
an entitlement to something
what right do you have to tell us what to do?
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as in justice
the practice of giving to others what is their due
activists who have fought all their lives for right
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as in true
following an original exactly
a modern replica of an 18th-century British warship that is right in all of its details
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as in real
being exactly as appears or as claimed
despite the name, New York's East River is a strait and not a right river
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as in correct
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
the obvious answer is not always the right one
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as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
trying to do what is right
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a right woman who did not hang around waterfront bars
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as in linear
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the first city in America laid out with broad, right avenues
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as in normal
having full use of one's mind and control over one's actions
he hasn't been right since he suffered serious brain injury in the accident
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
the right tool for the job
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
stay right where you are
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as in straight
in a direct line or course
walk right over here now
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as in very
to a great degree
a right beautiful day we're having!
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as in immediately
without delay
we'll leave right after dinner
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as in correctly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
you're not dressed right for an interview with a big-time law firm
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as in to better
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as in privileges
something to which one has a just claim
everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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as in claims
an entitlement to something
what right do you have to tell us what to do?
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as in redresses
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Recent Examples of right
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Even though Inter Miami held the discovery rights for Kevin De Bruyne, Chicago Fire are at the front of the queue to sign the Belgium international.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
At the best hotel pools, a slower rhythm takes hold and all is right in the world (at least for that afternoon).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Jeanty figures to jump right into Pete Carroll's offense and get to work with new Raiders quarterback Geno Smith handing the ball off to him.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Just as theaters were righting their ships along came the SAG-AFTRA strikes followed by the devastating wildfires in California at the start of this year.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The way Athena sees it, Bobby locked himself in a lab to die and forfeited the right to tell her how to live.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025
Even though Inter Miami held the discovery rights for Kevin De Bruyne, Chicago Fire are at the front of the queue to sign the Belgium international.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Adjective
How can clients, particularly Black clients, tell whether their esthetician is right for them?
—Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
At the best hotel pools, a slower rhythm takes hold and all is right in the world (at least for that afternoon).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Adverb
As the Daily news first reported, Dart took his top 30 visit to the Giants’ facility in East Rutherford, N.J., in early March, right after the combine.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Jeanty figures to jump right into Pete Carroll's offense and get to work with new Raiders quarterback Geno Smith handing the ball off to him.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
Steelman, who rose through the ranks on the operational side of the business, was optimistic about her strategy to right the ship.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Just as theaters were righting their ships along came the SAG-AFTRA strikes followed by the devastating wildfires in California at the start of this year.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for right
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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The man who dethroned Rhodes, John Cena, took photos with guests during a kickoff party on WrestleMania Sunday just hours before Cena became WWE’s last real champion.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ars Technica: Your AI take is that neither the dystopian view of sentient AI or the utopian view is necessarily correct.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roth was correct as the rain didn’t start for more than 90 minutes, which seemingly would have given the Royals and Rockies a chance to get a good chunk of the game played.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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The rapper was on hand to help celebrate the punk rock trio receiving their much deserved star on the famous Tinseltown walkway along with the likes of Ryan Reynolds, the band’s longtime record executive and producer Rob Cavallo and host Matt Pinfield, all of whom gave speeches at the ceremony.—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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In addition to the (deserved) hype around Luka's homecoming, there's plenty of on-court intrigue.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Court documents show Blankenship has been employed by the city since 2006 following his honorable discharge from the Coast Guard.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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White Painted Woman was a model of heroism and honorable womanhood: When evil monsters were hunting the Apache people, the White Painted Woman gave birth to a son who would destroy the creatures to help make Earth inhabitable for humanity.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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The linear demand for MLS just isn’t there in terms of the financials.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Glorious Heyday Of A-To-B Thinking For generations, linear thinking reigned supreme.—
Lee Salisbury,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Telling investors what’s coming is a normal part of doing business.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Klotzbach said ocean temperatures are a bit warmer than normal in the Caribbean Sea and eastern subtropical Atlantic and a bit cooler than normal in the eastern tropical Atlantic.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Finally, be sure your timers are set to the appropriate schedule.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Right.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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